Chelsea are ready to revive their interest in Alejandro Garnacho this summer after Manchester United set their asking price for the winger.
The Blues showed interest in recruiting Garnacho during the January transfer period but failed to reach an agreement with United.
Garnacho was one of United’s most exciting players just a years ago but his form has fallen away recently, hence the Manchester giants exploring the possibility of a sale.
The Red Devils were open to offers for Garnacho in January and will once again entertain bids this summer as they look to raise funds for Ruben Amorim ’s transfer kitty.
Amorim wants to sign a new striker, midfielder and goalkeeper Following a poor beginning to his time in charge, he has been informed that sales must happen first.
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Manchester United are looking forward to selling Marcus Rashford and Antony after their loans in January and have also put Garnacho up for sale.
Given the interest in Garnacho from the likes of Chelsea and Napoli, United want ‘at least £65m’ for the Argentine, according to the Daily Star .
It is claimed Garnacho himself is eyeing a summer move following a frustrating period under Amorim, who took over the managerial position at Old Trafford from Erik ten Hag last November .
Garnacho has frequently found himself on the bench under the former Sporting Lisbon coach and might see even less playing time if Manchester United continues this trend. finalize a £62.5 million transfer for Matheus Cunha .
Manchester United, along with Chelsea and Arsenal, are keen on acquiring Cunha from Wolves; however, United is currently in the race. thought to be at the forefront of the transfer race .
Rio Ferdinand advises Manchester United against selling Garnacho.
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand does not wish to witness Garnacho depart from Old Trafford and thinks it would be unwise to sell him.
"When there's room to operate, Alejandro Garnacho can become truly menacing," Ferdinand said. TNT Sports .
‘Yes, he needs to work on that end product but he’s still a young and improving player so that will come. Stick with him. I believe Manchester United should stick with him.’
'Is it the right time for Garnacho to exit Man Utd?'
However, Bacary Sagna, the ex-Arsenal and Manchester City defender, believes it is the 'perfect timing' for Garnacho to explore a new team .
‘I think it’s the right time for Alejandro Garnacho to move on,’ he recently said. ‘He started well but he is at a stage where he needs to be playing more consistently.
'It doesn't feel appropriate for him to be at Manchester United. The backline is getting older — perhaps consider bringing in more youthful and energetic players.'
Garnacho shone despite Manchester United's loss
Garnacho stood out in Manchester United’s match. A 4-3 loss to Brentford on Sunday with one goal and one assist.
Manchester United's 16th league loss this season places them at 15th in the Premier League table with just three matches left to play.
Amorim’s team could, nonetheless, conclude their disappointing season on a positive note by securing victory in the Europa League and thereby qualifying for next season’s Champions League .
Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie last week , with the home leg happening at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
Speaking after the Brentford defeat, Amorim said: ‘I think it’s stressful to lose games. [But] when we’re fighting for a title it’s not stressful.
‘I have no doubts that we are playing better and we are understanding the way we play, even in this context.
‘So we have to take all the hits in this moment. We are losing games in the Premier League, but we are fighting for the Europa League so we need to accept that and to think about Thursday now, which is the most important game for us.’
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